National Register of Historic Places

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn

Big Sur, Monterey County, California
Listed
September 12, 1990
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90001464

About this property

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, a collection of single wall buildings, cabins, and a restaurant in Castro Canyon, was one of the first visitor accommodation to offer overnight lodging and meals in Big Sur for California visitors and travelers after the opening of Highway 1 in 1937. Helmuth Deetjen initially built cottages for others in Carmel, and was attracted to the Big Sur coast that reminded him of Norway. In 1926, he bought 6 acres (2.4 ha) and began construction of a home. He met Helen Haight and when Highway 1 was completed in 1937, they opened an inn. Helmuth managed the Inn until his death in October 1972, when its operation passed to a non-profit foundation. The Inn was closed for a short time after the Soberanes Fire and subsequent winter floods damaged several structures.

Location

Big Sur, Monterey County, California
36.21755, -121.75123

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Deetjen's Big Sur Inn listed on the National Register?

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1990.

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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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